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LR59 DXV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,250 mi
Last recorded91,250 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 DXV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,250 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 91,250 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 78,427 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 78,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 72,578 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 72,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,275 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 54,275 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 51,581 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 51,571 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,506 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 49,506 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,083 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 47,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Aug 2013 33,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside parking brake low effort

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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LR59 DXV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR59 DXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LR59 DXV registered?

LR59 DXV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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